Thread: Really From the Past!

Old Sears Roebuck and Co. straight razor. The razor came in a stiched leather pouch with a coin purse clasp. I've never seen a razor case like this one. I'm hoping that the SRP membership will comment on the razor and its unusual case. It is stamped Sears Roebuck and Co. Chicago on one side of the tang and Extra German Hollow Ground on the other side of the tang. What really intrigued me is the hump on the leather case It is stiches in, that is, the leather was cut with the hump in it. It is meant to accomodate the spine side of the toe! Man, they don't do things like they used to!!! Shaves like a dream!!!

That case is a work of art! Hope the leather's still nice & supple.
What is that, 3/8? I have a tiny Helje looks about that size. Nothing stands in it's way!

The leather is suprisingly supple. There are no cracks on it. I'm going to oil the case due to your comment. Thanks for focusing on suppleness.

9/16! How big are your hands, man!
Careful what you use on the case. Oil will probably darken it significantly. It'd be a shame to change it. I can't advise on what would be best.
Enjoy them.

Would someone else comment on the wisdom of using oil on the case in the first place and also recommend what oil I should use?

Nice razor and pouch. I would get neatsfoot oil on that pouch and see how that works out for you. It's good for the strop AND the pouch

Originally Posted by blaireau

Would someone else comment on the wisdom of using oil on the case in the first place and also recommend what oil I should use?

Rich, if it is working don't fix it. If it stayed soft and supple all of these years it will until long after both of us are gone. AFAIK anything you put on it to preserve it will darken it. Nice find BTW,